Page 2839 - Week 13 - Wednesday, 22 November 1989
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MR WHALAN: At the June 1986 census, the work force in Mitchell totalled 1,300. With recent development, it is likely that the work force now is about 1,550. The existing planned and serviced areas in Mitchell total 106 hectares of leasable land. At the end of September 1989, 59 hectares of land had been leased and occupied, with a further 19 hectares leased and either under development or awaiting building commencement.
When completed and occupied, existing leased land will support a work force of approximately 2,000. The remaining 28 hectares of serviced land have a work force capacity for a further 600 to 800. The Interim Territory Planning Authority has identified areas for possible expansion of Mitchell as an industrial site totalling 43 hectares and, when developed, this land could accommodate a work force increase of approximately 1,000.
The Office of Industry and Development monitors building construction progress and the occupation of commercial and industrial premises on a quarterly basis. Future planning and land release programs are developed on the basis of these reports. Reflecting the current levels of unoccupied land and premises in Mitchell, the future land release program allows for the release of only a further three hectares over the next two years.
This proposed release will be subject to continual review to respond to any identified markets. In the last few years, the amount of land sold in the Mitchell area has been relatively stable and has not shown increased demand in expectation of development in Gungahlin, although when Gungahlin's development is officially announced it is expected that demand in Mitchell will increase above the current level.
Housing Trust
MRS NOLAN: My question is to Mrs Grassby as Minister for Housing and Urban Services. I refer the Minister to mortgage loans from the ACT Housing Trust. Are mortgages reviewed annually and checks made to determine the identity of the occupants? How is that review done, and what special circumstances, other than medical reasons or temporary employment outside the ACT, allow people to sublet their homes?
MRS GRASSBY: I will have to get back to Mrs Nolan about mortgage relief on sublet homes. As for the mortgages, I announced the details of the new mortgage relief scheme recently. I am sorry, I have the wrong answer here. I will have to get back to Mrs Nolan on that too. I really am sorry.
MRS NOLAN: With respect, Mr Speaker, I did not mention the word "relief"; I was asking about mortgages.
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